Father Jailed 20 Years For Incest Against Teenage Daughter In Upper West

A 47-year-old man, Kwame Ti-Zaaeku, has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after being convicted of incest against his 17-year-old biological daughter in the Upper West Region.

Kwame Ti-Zaaeku was convicted by the Lawra Circuit Court after investigations by the Lawra District Police established that he had repeatedly sexually abused his daughter, a Junior High School student, over an extended period.

Police said the investigations also revealed that the convict threatened to kill the victim if she disclosed the abuse to anyone.

The Lawra Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Stanley Adjei, found Ti-Zaaeku guilty on charges of incest and threat of death after a full trial on Friday, July 24, 2026.

He was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for incest and 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for threat of death, with the sentences to run concurrently.

The court also directed the Department of Social Welfare in Lawra to provide counselling and psychosocial support to the survivor to support her recovery.

The Upper West Regional Police Command commended the investigators and prosecutor for their professionalism and dedication in securing the conviction.

The Command further urged the public to promptly report cases of sexual and domestic abuse to the police to ensure victims receive protection and perpetrators are brought to justice.

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